Sexual assault- second degree - Arkansas Sexual Assault Laws

Sexual assault- second degree Crime & Punishment in Arkansas :

The Arkansas code § 5-14-125 defines two degrees of the crime sexual assault- second degree, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity

Sexual assault- second degree - Charge Description

Punishment

Class B felony

5-20 years; up to $15,000 fine

Class D felony STATUTORY

If offender is a minor and victim is less than 14 and not offender’s spouse.

Maximum of 6 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Arkansas law allows sexual assault- second degree to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Arkansas Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Sexual assault- second degree defined in other states :

Sexual assault- second degree is a charge in a total of eight other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

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